Local News Archives

Breaking and entering and larceny charges were brought against a Hudson man.  Dylan Lee Furches 29, was arrested by Lenoir Police.  He was charged with felony breaking and entering and felony larceny after breaking and entering.  He

The unemployment numbers for the month of March fell to 4.8% in Caldwell County.  The rate was 4.5% in Catawba County and 4.4% in Burke County.  All 100 counties in NC saw the unemployment rate fall for

Several drug charges were brought against a Claremont woman.  The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office arrested Elizabeth Michelle Settlemyre, 36.  She faces possession of methamphetamine among other drug charges.  She was placed under a $15,000 bond.  A court

A house fire is under investigation in Hickory.  The Hickory Fire Department, Hickory Police and Catawba County EMS responded to 2120 11th Ave NE late Wednesday.  No injuries were reported.  Damage was listed as moderate.

Murder and felony assault with a deadly weapon, those charges were brought against Michael Dale Summerow 38, The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office reports that he allegedly shot his girlfriend Ashely LaDawn Johnson and their 2 year old

Robbery charges were brought against a Hickory man.  Tristan Raysean Payne 20, was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon.  He was placed in the Catawba County Detention Center under a $20,000 bond.  Court date is set

The Valdese pool will be removing the bubble covering for the summer.  The pool will be closed from May 14th at 11am and will plan to reopen Thursday May 20th at 7am according to the Valdese Recreation